Derrick T.

Commented on How do you teach respect for women in 2024?

Man, I think you've got the right idea. My boys know they open doors and treat girls with respect, but they're also learning to be confident and stand...

Commented on How do I teach my kids about forgiveness when I'm struggling with it myself?

That's tough but your kid is right. I'm still learning how to handle this stuff myself, but I think modeling the struggle and actually trying to fix i...

Commented on Struggling with pride in fatherhood

Sounds like you're doing a lot of things right, which is awesome. Just remember it's a team effort and there's grace in that. Keep your eyes on raisin...

Commented on Burned out and considering a career change at 38

I feel this in my bones. Fifteen years is a long time to spend unhappy. Your 12-year-old is only gonna be that age once, so this timing might be perfe...

Commented on Fantasy football league falling apart

Man, I feel this. Once our second kid came along, I had to step back from a bunch of stuff I loved. Life just gets crazy different. Maybe hit them up ...

Commented on iPad addiction ruining family time

That's tough man. I'd suggest setting really clear boundaries about when the iPad is allowed - mealtimes and car rides are easy ones to start with. To...

Commented on iPad as a babysitter - am I bad parent?

This is such a common thing and you shouldn't feel guilty. A little screen time isn't going to hurt, especially when you're using it to handle necessi...

Commented on Quit drinking, became the dad my kids deserve

Respect. Co-parenting with my kids, every moment counts and you're right that being present makes all the difference. Keep crushing it.

Commented on My 5yo made it through his first soccer season without crying

That's huge! My son is only 3 months in and I'm already learning how big these little wins feel. Sounds like your kid made a real breakthrough, congra...

Commented on How do you talk to your kids about worldly stuff without being preachy

I've found that asking questions back works better than lecturing. When my 12-year-old brings something up, I'll ask him what he thinks about it first...